01/21/2026
While we're still a few days away from the potential winter storms, it's never a bad idea to be prepared! Here are some tips to help keep you, your car and your home safe...
🚗 On the Road:
• Check Your Vehicle: Tires, antifreeze, wipers & defrosters in top shape ✅
• Winter Emergency Kit: Blanket, flashlight 🔦, water, snacks 🍫, jumper cables, ice scraper, shovel, and sand or kitty litter for traction 🐾
• Drive Slowly & Carefully: Increase stopping distance & avoid sudden moves 🚦
• Use Headlights: Stay visible, even during the day 💡
• Stay Informed: Monitor weather & road updates 📻
• Avoid Travel if Possible: Stay safe and off the roads when conditions are severe 🚫
🏠 At Home:
• Insulate Pipes: Prevent freezing & bursting with insulation or heat tape 🧤
• Seal Windows & Doors: Keep cold air out and save energy 🏡
• Clear Gutters & Roofs: Prevent ice dams & water damage ❄️🧹
• Keep Heat On: Maintain steady indoor temperature 🔥
• Backup Heating: Use space heaters or generators safely ⚠️
• Prepare for Outages: Batteries, flashlights, non-perishable food stocked 🕯️🥫
• Trim Trees: Remove dead branches that could fall 🌳
• Check Detectors: Smoke & CO detectors working properly 🚨
